"An ode to a foodie"
You are the "mirepoix" of anybody's soul,
a thousand times worth more than gold, let truth be told,
to live, love and share good food,
and never miss a minute of this magical interlude!
Nazarina.

Friday, January 30, 2009

Slippery when wet : zero calorie Valentine's Day gifts and more...

Greetings everyone! Thank you so very much for all those inspiring comments on my previous post! I am indeed touched and have that "warm" feeling inside me when I hear that you also miss me when I am gone ha! ha! I had no idea. Well the feeling is very mutual! You are my support system!

I have been busy with Valentine's Day soap baskets and also a few baby showers ( all these moms- to- be are going to have boys!!! I had to work really hard during these past two weeks so that I could go skiing on the weekends! Let me tell you, I have been making soap in my sleep! These soaps have Goats milk, olive oil, shea and cocoa butters and essential oils.

A Recollection

I still remember the day, I wanted to attempt the art of saponification( soap making). I had the audacity to think that it was not that hard to do. Boy! was I mistaken! It can in fact be very laborious and dangerous if you do not know what you are doing. I, for one, do not like to resort to an absurd hyperbole and discourage people from trying, by saying that it is so difficult, it will break your entrepreneurial spirit. All I am trying to convey here is that when you follow certain precautions, have a " mise en plus" work ethic and little bit of inspiration and patience, will your anticipated results turn out half way decent and not like crap! Hey, even if the result turns out to be a piece of crap, you will get over it and start afresh!

I would like to think that I am actually a soap diva ha! ha! especially since I spend so many hours making them. Let me tell you when I want "to turn down the volume and tune out annoyances," I turn to this satisfying hobby. It keeps me sane!

If you are looking for love, then two Cupids arebetter than just one! Hope you have a swellValentine's day!

A Chanel#5 type of fragrance!

If Cupid can't do the job, then maybe these cupcakes will set that amorous tone!Chocolate and mulberry fragrance ( cupcake swirl)Click on this picture!

This "ball and claw tub" served the purpose of myValentine's gift baskets. A zero calorie cupcake whilesoaking in the tub! What more does a girl want?Seduction in the making!!! Work it girl! .........and boys?

Here I used a leather tool to "write" on thesoap. Click on the picture to see the wordsmore clearly.

One of my customers' wanted this pina colada fragrancepineapple soap in the basket. Who am I to question?Ask and you shall receive! I kinda dig this pina coladafragrance!

Nazarina, these are beautiful! I love the cupcake ones and the duckies. Oh sweetie, you are so talented. I'm going out of town for a week, but when I get back, I will probably want to order a couple of more soaps from you. Big hugs to you from me.

You are one heck of a talented lady! I adore all your soaps.If you are selling them, you will be a millionaire in no time.And your blog is soooooo interesting too. Thank you for visiting mine and leaving a comment. You have me as a follower now.

my comment disappeared soI am retyping - thanks for stopping by and i love your talent.I've always wanted to make my own soaps but it all looks too complicated. how about doing a soap making for dummies tutorial, something simple anyone(read me :)) can do at home.

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About Me

I live, love and share good food in a very jovial and unpretentious manner. I believe that very seldom should overindulgence supersede constraint.
So let us savor our food!
Please join me on this culinary journey as I cook my way through an array of gastronomic delights!
Almost every story begins with “My Grandmother”. Well, so does mine!
She was an outstanding confectioner and demanded nothing but perfection. My mother on the other hand was a runway fashion designer and dressmaker and nothing short of a fabulous baker and gourmet cook as well.
My family is of Malaysian descent and grew up in South Africa where almost everything was natural and organic. My Grandmother and Mother exposed us to this type of lifestyle at a very early age and for this I shall remain eternally grateful.
Their mantra was that hospitality would get you everywhere, so now I am trying to follow in their footsteps.
I too roast the coconut and grind the spices and use only the freshest butter and cream because ultimately this love for food is what generates everlasting friendships.
This blog is in memory of my Mother and Grandmother and all the great ladies before them!